Recent interest in expanding offshore oil production within waters of the United States has been met with opposition by groups concerned with recreational, environmental, and aesthetic values associated with the coastal zone. Although the proposition of new oil platforms off the coast has generated conflict over how coastal resources should be utilized, little research has been conducted on whe...

Conflict detection is the process by which potential collisions between aircraft are identified. Developing efficient detection methods is an engineering priority since the prevention of a mid-air collision is a major safety constraint for all airspace design. Proximity between two aircraft each flying with instantaneous uniform straight motion is re-examined. The Apollonius theorem for constru...

At signalized intersections the red clearance interval has to be long enough to prevent accidents, but no longer than necessary in order to ensure efficient traffic operations and encourage respect of the yellow and red indication. Because designers were using a variety of methods to calculate clearance times, a Dutch association of traffic control engineers called CVN initiated the development...

OBJECTIVE The aim of this prospective study was to demonstrate the influence of some factors on the prognosis of microvascular decompression in 37 patients with trigeminal neuralgia. METHODS The results of microvascular decompression (MVD) in 37 patients with trigeminal neuralgia were evaluated at 6 months after surgery and were compared with clinical and operative findings. RESULTS The sex...

The last decade has seen considerable discussion regarding a theoretical account of medial prefrontal cortex (mPFC) function with particular focus on the anterior cingulate cortex. The proposed theories have included conflict detection, error likelihood prediction, volatility monitoring, and several distinct theories of error detection. Arguments for and against particular theories often treat ...

This article describes a methodology for developing culturally grounded assessment measures in conflict and postconflict situations. A mixed-method design was used in Kabul, Afghanistan, to identify local indicators of distress and develop the 22-item Afghan Symptom Checklist (ASCL). The ASCL contains several indigenous items and items familiar to Western mental health professionals. The ASCL w...